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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,914.92, 7,370.46 and 2,177

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,914.92, 7,370.46 and 2,177 is: 3,264.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,914.92 : 7,370.46 = 2,177 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,914.92/7,370.46 = 2,177/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,914.92x = 7,370.46 × 2,177
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,914.92x = 16,045,491.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,045,491.42/4,914.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,264.65

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